Job reference: 262808
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Melvich Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Community Mental Health Team

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care within rural communities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team within the North & West Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

This rewarding role involves providing assessment, care planning, implementation and review for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, primarily across West Sutherland. You will act as a Care Co-ordinator where appropriate, supporting recovery-focused, person-centred care in patients' homes and community settings.

The post requires a broad range of clinical and therapeutic skills, including complex assessment, risk management and collaborative working. You must be confident working autonomously in a community setting while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Base: Melvich (with substantial travel across North Sutherland)
Hours: Can be discussed

A full driving licence is essential. A pool car may be available; however, applicants must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

Applicants must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

In return, we offer a supportive, integrated team environment, opportunities for continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference within a rural Highland community.

Informal enquiries to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, email: jenny.peasley@nhs.scot

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

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• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Values: Care and compassion; Dignity and respect; Openness, honesty and responsibility; Quality and teamwork.